Russian · Travel & Transportation
Аэропорт
aeroport
Airport
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A place where aircraft take off and land.
Example
Я встречаю гостей в аэропорту.
I am meeting guests at the airport.
Etymology
'Аэропорт' (aeroport) is a calque and borrowing from the French word 'aéroport,' which combines 'aero' (air) and 'port' (harbor). It emerged with the advent of commercial aviation.
How & Where It’s Used
'Аэропорт' is used in both informal and formal contexts related to air travel and flight arrangements. It is recognized across Russian-speaking regions, typically in urban settings.